Comics and graphic novels (also known as sequential art) are powerful and popular media for storytelling. They fuel blockbuster media spin-offs that entertain millions worldwide, but can also tell intimate personal stories. The Avengers, Batman, and American Splendor are just a few of the properties that first appeared in these formats. But how does one get started writing comics and graphic novels?

In this unique online workshop format–using simple, free, video-conferencing–comics writer/editor Danny Fingeroth teaches you how to develop your story from initial idea to finished script. Story and character development are covered, as well as script creation. Other topics will include finding the right artist to draw your story and navigating the ever-changing state of the world of comics publishing.

This online version of Danny’s famous writing courses will provide you with instructions on the general and fine points of comics writing, as well as assigned reading of milestones of the medium, assignments to do during and between sessions, and interactive critiques and suggestions by Danny and your fellow students.

This online class is designed to be as simple as possible to register and participate in. If you’re reading this sentence, you have the computer skills necessary to join the class.

“I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Danny as both a writer and an editor, and I can think of no finer teacher of the art and craft of writing comics books than Danny Fingeroth! Those enrolled in any class given by him should listen very carefully, take notes, and count yourselves lucky that you have Danny as a teacher.” – HOWARD MACKIE, Marvel and DC Comics writer and editor

“Danny Fingeroth’s class in How to Write Comics and Graphic Novels is the most fun you can have learning a skill from one of the top prose in the business.” –NICKY WHEELER-NICHOLSON, granddaughter of DC Comics founder, MALCOLM WHEELER-NICHOLSON

“Danny has put his decades of experience and hard-won skill in the comics industry to work training the next generation of comic-book writers. Having participated in his online class, I can tell you that Danny delivers. If a would-be comic book writer is looking for a class on how to do it right, I strongly recommend taking Danny’s online class.” – DREW BITTNER, WildStorm and Chaos! writer and editor

“Danny’s workshops are a fast-paced, mind-expanding experience for anyone aspiring to successful comic writing. In only four sessions, we went from developing an idea to a completed ten-page comic script in professional format, learning the essential steps in this development process. We also received the hidden bonus of a wealth of knowledge in comics history and publication, advice on further reading, and access to Danny’s fantastic instructional articles. The combination of individual critique and advice from Danny, interaction with other students, and focused homework produces excellent results. You walk away from Danny’s workshops with results: a honed, properly formatted script and the tools to make your future comics concepts a reality.” – HANNAH MEANS-SHANNON, comics scholar and journalist